From 50-percent-off burgers to free meals, Houston-area restaurants are thanking veterans for their service with these food and drink specials:

Antone's Famous Po' Boys, 4520 San Felipe, 2724 West TC Jester Antone's will be offering a 50 percent discount to all active duty military and veterans on Veterans Day. Must show military ID or be in uniform.

Applebee’s All Veterans and active military receive a free meal (from among seven options) at all Applebee’s locations on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11.

Cane Rosso, 1835 North Shepherd, 4306 Yoakum Veterans and active duty military members can receive 50 percent off at Cane Rosso. Must be in uniform or show valid military or veteran ID.

Cyclone Anaya's Cyclone Anaya's is offering Veterans and active military members its jumbo margarita for $5 all day (that's 50 percent off the happy hour price) or a free queso.

Hooters All military eat free, with choices including ten-piece traditional or boneless wings, a Hooters burger, a buffalo chicken salad or a buffalo chicken sandwich. Military ID or other proof of service required.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar, 4444 Westheimer The burger joint is giving a 50 percent discount to all parties joined by a veteran, active or inactive member of the armed forces. The discount includes both food and alcohol, covers the entire party, and is available at all Hopdoddy locations from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Killen's Barbecue, 3613 E Broadway Killen's will be giving away a BBQ brisket plate with potato salad and beans to all veterans. 1 per person and must be present.

McDonald’s McDonald's restaurants in the greater Houston area will honor veterans and current military servicemen and servicewomen with a free sandwich this Veterans Day. Just visit participating restaurants and tell the McDonald’s Crew, “I served in the U.S. Military." The offer can be redeemed for any sandwich on the menu, including McDonald’s favorites like the Big Mac, Egg McMuffin and Filet-o-Fish.

Molina's Cantina, 7901 Westheimer, 4720 Washington, 3801 Bellaire All three locations of Molina’s Cantina will be extending gratitude for the service of all U.S. Veterans by offering 50 percent off any veteran’s meal. Simply flash your military ID to receive the thank-you discount this Friday (alcohol not included).

Ooh La La Dessert Boutique, 770 West Sam Houston Pkwy North, 20155 Park Row, 23920 Westheimer Ooh La La Dessert Boutique would like to treat any U.S. veterans who visit them on November 11 and show their military ID to a complimentary dessert of their choosing. Available at all three bakery locations.

Original Ninfa's on Navigation, 2704 NavigationThe o.g. of fajitas will be offering a 50 percent discount to all active duty military and veterans on Veterans Day. Must show military ID or be in uniform.

Peli Peli, 5085 Westheimer, 110 Vintage Park Peli Peli Kitchen, 9090 Katy All Peli Peli locations will be offering a complimentary lunch or dinner entrée to all vets who show an ID. The offer is valid all day and night on Friday.

Pluckers Wing Bar, 1400 Shepherd Pluckers Wing Bar will be offering free meals — including entrée, side and a non-alcoholic beverage — when dining at the restaurant. The menu includes its trademark wings with more than 20 housemade sauces; appetizers like fried pickles and macaroni bites; colossal sandwiches and burgers; signature salads; and epic sides like waffle fries, macaroni and cheese and homemade potato chips.

Red Lobster To thank Veterans, active duty military and reservists, Red Lobster will offer a free appetizer or dessert with a valid military ID on November 10 and November 11. The special menu includes dishes such as Sweet Chili Shrimp, Lobster and Langostino Pizza and Chocolate Wave Brownie.

Twin Peaks Twin Peaks is showing its appreciation by providing free entrées from a special menu for members of the services. The special Veterans Day menu includes favorites like beer-battered chicken tenders, a Philly cheesesteak, the chicken ranch sandwich, a cheeseburger or a buffalo chicken salad. Present a military ID at your local Twin Peaks Restaurant to receive the offer.

If you are a bar or restaurant offering Veterans Day specials and would like to be included in this list, email dish@houstonpress.com.